Sega has announced a pre-order campaign for Sakura Taisen V Episode 0: Arano no Samurai Musume. Fans who pre-order the PlayStation 2 title will receive an original Gemini Sunrise figure as a present. Furthermore, the game will ship with a Sakura Taisen V: Saraba Itoshiki Hito yo Preview Disc. The DVD will offer a detailed glimpse at the highly anticipated fifth main installment of Ouji Hiroi's series.

Sakura Taisen V Episode 0: Arano no Samurai Musume will be available in Japan on September 22nd for 6,800 yen ($63.16 US).